10 Apr 2017

Concerns raised about NZ Pacific visa lottery

From , 3:03 pm on 10 April 2017

Concerns are being raised that the special resident visa scheme offered by the New Zealand government to some Pacific countries is not working the way it's intended to.

The Samoan Quota and the Pacific Access Category resident visas allow a number of people from five Pacific countries to be selected for New Zealand residence each year, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

Indira Stewart has more.

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